The Clock on Most Computers Is Continually Updated and Reset

question 121

Multiple Choice

The clock on most computers is continually updated and reset via an Internet connection to a time server. In this example, the time server acts as a(n) :

• A)circadian rhythm.
• B)Zeitgeber.
• C)free-running rhythm.
• D)infradian rhythm.

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